Category Archives: Art Journaling

Winter storms hit the northwest. Snow in abundance blankets trees, swallows outbuildings. Roadways are treacherous, flights cancelled. It is time to stay close to the hearth and travel inward. I reflect on the collage I made in early January. Am … Continue reading →

I’m listening to Irish poet and philosopher, John O’Donohue , his beautiful connections between our interior and exterior worlds to no end inspire me; concepts of how to be fully engaged with living a deeply creative life. This is not restricted to … Continue reading →

I traveled with a group of artist and writer friends for a week retreat to Haida Gwaii. During my stay I created a hand bound book with objects found along the beach. I used precious gifts from the sea to … Continue reading →

Rumi’s poem ‘Being Woven’ came to me at a time when I needed to be reminded how deeply connected we are. “The thickets blocking the path are anything that keeps you from that, any fear that you may be broken … Continue reading →

My experience with the holiday season is often precarious; expectations or previous layers of family history get in the way of appreciating or just allowing -what is- to unfold. This year I had a strong insight. As my younger son … Continue reading →

As summer draws to a close, I look over the many pages in my art journal that were created in the studio, am struck with the images and experiences that seem to act as a road map, a helper along … Continue reading →

On Sunday evening July 8th, I lead an Art Journal session as a part of the Terrace Arts Festival. This was an amazing 10 day celebration organized by the Terrace and District Arts Council. Our small city was truly transformed … Continue reading →